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The Value of London Fashion Week

Daniel Lee’s refocused Burberry won over plenty of eyeballs, but London’s purpose in the fashion ecosystem is more about incubating rising talents like Dilara Findikoglu and S.S. Daley than earned media value, writes Susanna Lau.
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Dilara Findikoglu Autumn/Winter 2025. (Dilara Findikoglu)

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In London, Creativity Under Dark Clouds

The British Fashion Council is celebrating London Fashion Week’s 40th anniversary. The city is still a hotbed of design talent but it’s tough times for young labels, writes Susanna Lau.

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Susanna Lau

Susanna Lau is a contributing writer at The Business of Fashion. Based in London, Lau is a well-respected fashion journalist and founder of Style Bubble.

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